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Mescalero

New Mexico · 1,338 residents · 17.888 sq mi
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Mescalero has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,100. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,338
+9%since 2000
from 1,233 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.1
+14%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7239961K2K2K1990201020202024Mescalero
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,143
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,353 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,771
+14%since 2000
from $8,554 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$197
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
3.5%
−55.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+79%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(34)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(107)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(604)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(143)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other88.6%(1,186)
Diversity Score27.5%(368)
Diversity Score
28
−44%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
31.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
60.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mescalero, New Mexico?

Mescalero, New Mexico has about 1,338 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mescalero, New Mexico?

The typical household in Mescalero, New Mexico earns about $22,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mescalero, New Mexico expensive?

In Mescalero, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $88,100, and the typical rent is about $197 a month.

How educated are people in Mescalero, New Mexico?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mescalero, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mescalero, New Mexico?

About 56.6% of people in Mescalero, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mescalero, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Mescalero, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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